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Item Wage Inequality and Work Performance in The Food Industry of Ogun State, Nigeria(European Journal of Research and Reflection in Management Sciences, 2015) Kesinro Olalekan Rasheed; Ojo James Olanipekun; Elueze ChidinmaThis study examines wage inequality on work performance in the food industry of Ogun State of Nigeria with Unilever Nigeria Plc, a multinational company, as a case study. The main objective of the study was to investigate the effect of skill and training on wage differentials and determine the effect of wage disparity on the employees’ performance in the food manufacturing companies/organizations. Questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection and analysed using Chi-Square statistical method with the aid of SPSS software. 122 copies of questionnaires were returned from a sample of 150, representing 81.33% response rate which is adjudged to be adequate for analysis. The findings of the study showed that skill and training do not have significant effect on wage differentials ( X 2 =59.756,df =45,p < 0.05).Item Effect of Product Package on Brand Involvement in Consumer Goods Markets of Lagos State Nigeria(American Journal of Marketing Research, 2015) Kesinro Olalekan Rasheed; Ojo James Olanipekun; Akinsunmi Adedayo SydneyThe objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between package design and customer involvement in brand using the Food and Beverages Industry of Lagos State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. 2374 consumers of packaged food products were proportionally sampled across the 20 local government areas of Lagos State. Questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection rated on a 6 – point Likert scale. Data were analysed using the descriptive statistical techniques of Pearson Product moment correlation (r) and Simple Regression Analysis. The results of the study revealed that package design significantly influence customer involvement in a brand (p < 0.05, R = 0.501; R2 = 0.251) and this can be achieved through effective choice of label information, logo, brand size and shape which are all ingredients and attributes of good package design for a brand. It was recommended that aesthetic components of the product package should be soothing for the eyes of the consumers to enhance good point – of – purchase appearance.Item Product Package as Determinant of Brand Loyalty in Food and Beverages Markets of Lagos State, Nigeria(American Journal of Marketing Research, 2015) Kesinro Olalekan RasheedThe main objective of the study is to determine the relationship between package design and brand loyalty in FMCGs markets of Lagos State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. 2374 consumers of packaged food and beverages products were proportionally sampled across the 20 local government areas of Lagos State. Questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection rated on a 6 – point Likert scale. Data were analysed using the descriptive statistical techniques of Pearson Product moment correlation (r) and Simple Regression Analysis. The results of the study revealed that package design significantly influence customer involvement in a brand (p < 0.05, r = 0.320; 0.289; 0.291; 0.368; 0.363) in the food and Beverages Industry and this could be achieved through effective choice of label information, logo, brand size and shape. The study however, recommended that marketing practitioners must ensure that product package is consumer – friendly, package design must be done to enhance adequate sensory pleasure and stimulation, aesthetic components should be soothing for the consumers eyes, brand label and logo should be simplified and contain accurate information.Item Product Package as Determinant of Brand Loyalty in Food and Beverages Markets of Lagos State, Nigeria(American Journal of Marketing Research, 2015) Kesinro Olalekan RasheedThe main objective of the study is to determine the relationship between package design and brand loyalty in FMCGs markets of Lagos State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. 2374 consumers of packaged food and beverages products were proportionally sampled across the 20 local government areas of Lagos State. Questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection rated on a 6 – point Likert scale. Data were analysed using the descriptive statistical techniques of Pearson Product moment correlation (r) and Simple Regression Analysis. The results of the study revealed that package design significantly influence customer involvement in a brand (p < 0.05, r = 0.320; 0.289; 0.291; 0.368; 0.363) in the food and Beverages Industry and this could be achieved through effective choice of label information, logo, brand size and shape. The study however, recommended that marketing practitioners must ensure that product package is consumer – friendly, package design must be done to enhance adequate sensory pleasure and stimulation, aesthetic components should be soothing for the consumers eyes, brand label and logo should be simplified and contain accurate information.Item Psycho-Social Implications of Divorce and Single parenthood On Some Nigerian Women(Ilorin Journal of Sociology, 2012-12) Kesinro Olalekan Rasheed; Akinlotan Raymond Adeniyi; Abisoye Amos OlatundeThe purpose of this study is to examine the well-being of female divorcees and single-parents both psychologically and socially. There was an attempt to compare both variables, i.e. the differences or likeness in divorce and single-motherhood. The findings of this study will expose the horrors and dangers associated with divorce for the divorced women and single-mothers. It will further throw light into the agonies of divorce and act as deterrent to potential divorcees and single-mothers. The findings will no doubt form empirical evidences for marital counseling. Sample size of eighty (80) participants was purposively selected from two major cities in Nigeria (Lagos and Ibadan), The instrument for data collection was the D. and S. self-rating scale for measuring self-concept, social-interaction; depression level: and child-caring pattern. It was constructed and validated by the researchers under guidance of experienced psycho-metricians in the areas. Pertinent suggestions were made for further research and the generalizability of these findings highlighted. In conclusion, the paper examined the role adjustment necessary to the functioning of a household by comparing involvement in specific tasks before separation and after becoming single parents. These tasks included meal preparation, dishwashing, ironing, grocery shopping, and house cleaning. It was set to find how the single-parent fathers were able carry out these home making activities.Item Conflict and Crisis Management: Rethinking Techniques and Strategies(Cultural & Psycho-Social Perspective of Conflict Management, 0000) Kesinro Olalekan Rasheed; Akinlotan Raymond Adeniyi; Fatumbi Oladotun MConflict Is not a new incidence in modern political, social, economic and cultural settings. Indeed, conflict is as old as human history organised human activities. However, in today's society, characierised by rapid social, political, economic, technological and cultural changes, almost all institutions and establishments are threatened by the nature, magnitude and frequency of individual as well as group conflicts. A clear understanding of the concept is necessary would he helping the analysis of the causes, consequences and eventual management, control, resolution and regulation of conflicts. The paper discusses one of the most sensitive issues associated with human societies within her geopolitical settings. This could be within hierarchy of social class in a heterogeneous society in which there are marked distinctions of class strata or within a homogeneous society in which philosophical adherence to customary norms has become the rule rather than the exception. Conflict Is a socio-political occurrence that is based on an evaluation of ideological options, choice and value system in a particular socio-political setting. In the process of weighing the options in the ideology problem, there is the inherent psychological effect of cost and benefit of the causes of the crisis especially when one of those causes becomes deterrent to solving the problem. The paper is divided into three parts: the concept of conflict, crisis and disorder; mode of conflicts in Nigerian socio-political system; and the sources, functions and management of conflict.Item An evaluation of packaging attributes and perceived value of Food and Beverages products in Lagos State, Nigeria(Australian Journal of Social Science Research, 0000) Kesinro Olalekan RasheedThe main focus of the study is to explore and investigate how product packaging could be a determinant of value in the Food and Beverages markets in Lagos State of Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. 2374 consumers of packaged food products across the entire 20 local government areas of the state were proportionally sampled. Questionnaire was the main instrument of data collection, rated on a 6 – point Likert scale. Data were analysed using the descriptive statistical techniques of Pearson Product Moment correlation (r) and Simple Regression Analysis. The findings revealed that product package has significant effect on consumer value perception of a brand (p < 0.05, r = 0.262; 0.194; 0.352; 0.283; 0.401) and that packaging value perception is caused by functional and quality attributes of products. It was therefore suggested that manufacturing companies should establish close relationships with their customers and incorporate them into the value chain.Item Effects of Service Recovery Delivery on Loyalty of GSM Industry: Evidence from Customers in Nigeria(International Journal of Marketing and Management Sciences, 2023) Ighodalo David Ehizojie; Dixon-Ogbechi N. Bolajoko; Ladipo K.A. PatrickService recovery delivery has become a source of worries to GSM industries in Nigeria. The survival and growth prospects of GSM services as a result of quality of service cannot be overemphasized Customer satisfaction is however imperative primarily because the value of satisfied customers realized in terms of positive brand attitudes and repeat purchases would determine their existence. This study employed descriptive research design using cross-sectional survey method to collect data. The study results show that there is a significant effect of attentiveness of service to customer complaints on customer loyalty in Lagos State. Consequently, one of the major reccommdations is that improve service recovery delivery, GSM Industry should conclude integrated root-cause analysis and continuously learn from their service delivery system.Item Effect of Mobile Number Portability on Service Quality in GSM Industry: Experience from Alimosho Local Government Area(Nigenan Studies in Economics and Management Sciences, 2019) Ighodalo David Ehizojie; Ngwama Justice Chidi; Ogunlusi GbengaThe study assessed the effect of mobile number portability (MNP} implementation on service quality in Global System of Communication industry with a view to improving mobile telephony services. The study was a survey design, using primary data. The data were collected through the administration of questionnaire in Alimosho, Local government Area, Lagos State. One hundred and fifty questionnaire were distributed to the residents of Alimoso, having divided the study location to five regions. Thirty questionnaire (30) were distributed in each region totaled one hundred and fifty, using systematic sampling method. Simple percentage and simple linear regression were used to analysed the data. The result showed that mobile number portability has a positive relationship with service quality. It also revealed that MNP have a significance positive impact or service quality in mobile telephony services. The study concluded that MNP is a veritable instrument that can induce improved services quality In Global System of Mobile Communication services.Item Exploring the Role of Entrepreneurship Studies for Economic Transformation and National Development(Nigerian Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship Research, 2014) Onochie Maxwell Prosper; Eke O. Patrick; Moses Chinonye LoveLack of right policy initiatives and discipline in the educational system toward producing self reliant graduates seem to be responsible for the high rate of unemployment; increasing graduate unemployability syndrome; low human development index (standard of living) and the "youth budge" syndrome, evidenced in the increasing crime wave. This paper examines the impact of entrepreneurial development studies (EDS) and Nigerian government support of EDSon national development. The paper adopts the ordinary least square (OLS) technique for the analysis and the result identified that there is need for the development of national venture capital and an agency for securitization of such project to support the philosophy of entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Based on the finding of this paper, we recommend that the right policy initiatives and supports should be evolved to develop and drive entrepreneurial capacities and discipline among every Nigerian for National development if Nigeria as a nation wants to become one of the top twenty (20) world economies in 2020.Item A Conceptual Framework of Family Business Succession: Bane of Family Business Continuity(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2011-10) Esuh Ossai-Igwe Lucky; Mohd Sobri Minai; Adebayo Isaiah OlusegunDespite the abundant studies that exist on succession in family business there are still many evidence of family business failures, this is due to the fact that the issue of succession and how it affect family business continuity is still yet to be addressed. Hence, studies on how succession leads to family business continuity are very limited and scarce. Therefore, this study explores and examines succession in relation to family business continuity. This study proposes an integrative conceptual model on how true succession could ensure family business continuity.Item The Entrepreneur`s Mental Capacity and Firm Performance(The Business & Management Review, 2013-03) Esuh Ossai-Igwe Lucky; Sobri Minai MohdAlthough, studies on entrepreneurial factors are abundant, however, certain factors still deserve further attention. As a result, this study investigates the influence of entrepreneurs' mental capacity on the firm performance. Based on this, a cross-sectional study of questionnaire survey research design was conducted and data was generated from 182 entrepreneurs of small firms in both manufacturing and service industries. The questionnaires were distributed through drop-off and pick procedure of data collection. Overall, the findings indicate that there is a significant relationship between entrepreneurs' mental capacity and firm performance. It further indicates that entrepreneurs' mental capacity dimensions which include business handling, resolve business issues, stable mind, mental alertness, sound decisions, maturity, and self ability, control and management also influence firm performance. Based on the findings, the study highlights the theoretical and practical implications including the limitations and the suggestions for future study.Item Enhancing Malaysian Entrepreneurship Development Through Information Technology: A Conceptual Framework(International Journal of Business and Management Tomorrow, 2011-10) Esuh Ossai-Igwe LuckyDespite the Malaysian government effort directed towards creating and developing effective and successful entrepreneurship particularly through various IT policies, it is observed that many Malaysia entrepreneurial firms and small businesses are yet to fully utilize the benefits offered by IT in enhancing the business activities. Few entrepreneurs have sufficient knowledge in applying IT tools in their businesses. As a result, this paper examines how Malaysian entrepreneurship development could be enhanced through IT.Item Determinants of Business Success: Trust or Business Policy?(International Refereed Research Journal, 2012-07) Esuh Ossai-Igwe Lucky; Muhammad Shukri Bakar; Adebayo Isaiah OlusegunMost times businesses prefer to trust their business partners and customers in achieving success than keeping to the rules and regulations guiding the business activities. Experience has also shown that many businesses claimed to rely on trust to achieve business success, however, business policy seems to play more significant and effective role in achieving business success and keeping the business going. Therefore, the issue of whether trust determines business success better than business policy called for an urgent attention as many businesses relied on trust rather than business policy. In view of this, the paper examines which among one of these factors better determine business success. It examined trust and business policy based on credit and loans perspective. Based on the literature and previous business experience, it was argued that businesses could make better success and prevent the business from death by sticking on their business policy rather than mere business trust which could be injured.Item Environmental Factors And Entrepreneurial Intention Among Nigerian Students In UUM(Sains Humanika, 2015) Esuh Ossai-Igwe Lucky; Najafi Auwalu IbrahimThis study examined the influence of environmental factors on the entrepreneurial intention of Nigerian students in UUM. Specifically, the study investigated the influence of environmental support and environmental influence on the entrepreneurial intention of Nigerian students in UUM. A cross-sectional research design with quantitative questionnaire approach was conducted. The study used convenience sampling technique to select 159 participants who provided information on the environmental support, environmental influence and entrepreneurial intention of Nigerian students in UUM. A multiple regression analysis technique was employed for the data analysis. The result of the analysis revealed that neither environmental support nor environmental influence is significantly related to entrepreneurial intention of Nigerian students in UUM. The study concludes that both entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial skill are essential factors required to realize entrepreneurial intention by the Nigerian students in UUM. Discussion on the finding is highlighted and the implication of the study including its limitations is also provided.Item Relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation, Entrepreneurial Skills, Environmental Factor and Entrepreneurial Intention among Nigerian Students in UUM(Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management Journal, 2014-11) Esuh Ossai-Igwe Lucky; Najafi Auwalu IbrahimGovernments in the developing countries are doing enough to ensure student's engagement in entrepreneurship activities in order to reduce the level of unemployment among graduates. However, among these students lack of entrepreneurial intention is very common. Therefore, this study examined the entrepreneurial intention among Nigerian students in UUM. The study used cross-sectional research design with quantitative questionnaire approach. The study used convenience sampling technique to select 155 participants who provided information on the entrepreneurial orientation, entrepreneurial skill and environmental factor and their connection with entrepreneurial intention among Nigerian students. A regression analysis was used to analysis the data. Overall, the study revealed that both entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial skill have a strong association with entrepreneurial intention among Nigerian students. On the contrary, the finding revealed that the environmental factor is not significantly related with the entrepreneurial intention of Nigerian students. The study concludes that both entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial skill are essential factors required to realize entrepreneurial intention by the Nigerian students in UUM. Limitations and future directions are also discussed in this study.Item Time Management, External Motivation, and Students’ Academic Performance: Evidence from a Malaysian Public University(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2014) Esuh Ossai-Igwe Lucky; Mohd Hasanur Raihan Joarder; Abdul Rahman HamzahSocieties all over the world have used education as the instrument for the national development while students’ academic performance has the real impact on their professional career development. There are many factors which can directly affect students’ academic performance. However, after extensive reviews of the past literatures, the researchers argued that time management and external motivation have relatively higher influences on students’ academic performance. The quantitative questionnaire survey method was employed for this study. The findings of the study indicated that there is a significant and positive relationship between time management and students’ academic performance. In the light of the findings, we discuss the importance of time management in order to improve students’ academic performance. Implications, suggestions and recommendations for students, parents, policy makers and educational stakeholders were discussed.Item The Moderating Effect of Location on Small Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence(International Journal of Business and Management, 2011-10) Esuh Ossai-Igwe Lucky; Mohd Sobri MinaiThe global interest on entrepreneurship and small business development as a means of economic sustainability and growth through emphasis on location has not been commonly utilized and openly declared. However, the inconsistent results on the relationship between entrepreneurial factors and firm performance have led the authors to propose a contingency model in which the effects of individual determinants, external factors and firm characteristics on firm performance are moderated by location. A cross-sectional study of questionnaire survey research design was conducted and data was generated from 182 entrepreneurs or owner managers of small firms in both manufacturing and service industries. The questionnaires were distributed through drop-off and pick procedure of data collection. The findings indicate that location strongly moderate the relationship between both external factors and firm characteristics with firm performance. However, it is found that location factor does not moderate the relationship between individual determinant and small firm performance.Item The Conceptual Framework of the Effect of Location on Performance of Small Firms(Asian Social Science, 2011-12) Esuh Ossai-Igwe Lucky; Mohd Sobri MinaiThere are abundant studies examining the performance of small firms with their studies frameworks. Most of the studies focus on the common attributes and categories that neglect the aspect of location. However, the inconsistent results on the relationship between entrepreneurial factors and firm performance have led the authors to propose a contingency model in which the effects of individual determinants, external factors and firm characteristics on firm performance are moderated by location. The paper argues the significance importance of location factor in the development of entrepreneurship and small business in Nigeria and thus suggests that location factor should be given an urgent consideration as a vital factor that would positively affect small business performance.Item The Conceptual Framework of Entrepreneur and Self Management(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2011-11) Esuh Ossai-Igwe Lucky; Mohd Sobri MinaiUntil now, many entrepreneurs remain ineffective as a result of their inability to manage themselves, which is critical for the entrepreneurs’ personal success and firm performance. Self management has not been explored in both academic and practical field of small business and entrepreneurship discipline. Research in this area has only been focusing on entrepreneurship and time management. This paper is motivated to discuss self management in relation to entrepreneur and small business performance. The paper argues on the crucial role of self management for entrepreneurs’ success and firm performance. It highlights that self management deserves urgent and serious attention in entrepreneurial discourse and should not be neglected. It also provides the way forward to examine self management in relation to entrepreneurs and their business performance.